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Shale gas drilling wastewater
February 1st, 2015
Questions and answers from the GMA Techline Shale gas drilling wastewater Do you know what kind of radioactive isotopes are found in shale gas flowback ponds? (Ed | Texas) Hi Ed, Bromine, radium, and radon are commonly brought to the surface with hydraulic fracturing. These natural radioactive elements are present in low concentrations in the […]
Landfill stability analysis
February 1st, 2015
Questions and answers from the GMA Techline Landfill stability analysis We are involved in a landfill that is beginning to shows signs of distress on one 3:1 (H:V) slope. I am attempting to back-calculate the waste strength in the distressed area using 2-D limit equilibrium method and insipient failure (FS=1); however, the liquid level in […]
Three reasons to register before Friday, Feb. 13
January 30th, 2015
Geosynthetics 2015 Environmental Connection 2015 Feb. 15-18 in Portland, Ore. 1. Registering online offers you the best available pricing-prices increase onsite. 2. Breeze through the lines-your badge will be preprinted and ready for you in a dedicated preregistered line. 3. Know before you go email-all online registrants receive this handy email with onsite details and […]
SWEMA announces new board of directors
January 26th, 2015
Stormwater association elects Will Harris president The Stormwater Equipment Manufacturers Association (SWEMA) announced in a Jan. 23 press release the results of its board of directors elections for 2015-2016. SWEMA members elected Will Harris (Oldcastle Stormwater Solutions) president, Derek Berg (Contech Engineered Solutions) vice president, and Kevin McKee (Hydro International) secretary/treasurer. The at-large board members […]
North Carolina county targeted for coal ash disposal
January 23rd, 2015
Anson County identified in Duke Energy excavation plan The Raleigh, N.C.-based Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League (BREDL) issued a press release last week describing Duke Energy’s possible use of a landfill in Anson County for coal ash disposal. The information, from Duke Energy’s Riverbend and Sutton power plant coal ash excavation plan, states: “In the […]
Profile Products recognizes Ph.D. and CESSWI
January 15th, 2015
Three staff members cited for achievements Buffalo Grove, Ill.-based Profile Products announced via press releases this week recognitions for three of its staff members: Michael D. Robeson, Ph.D., P.E., CPESC, CPSWQ, received his doctoral degree in hydraulics from Colorado State University. Robeson is the technical development manager at Profile. Adam Dibble and Matt Welch have […]
GeoAmericas 2016 call for papers
January 14th, 2015
Abstracts due by March 30, 2015 Organizers of the GeoAmericas 2016 conference have issued a call for abstracts. The 3rd PanAmerican Conference on Geosynthetics is scheduled for April 11-13, 2016 in Miami, Fla. GA16 is the third in a series of quadrennial International Geosynthetics Society regional conferences and, for the first time, it will be […]
Geosynthetics 2015: Last chance for best pricing
January 7th, 2015
 Jan. 9 is last day for early bird registration Register for Geosynthetics 2015 by Jan. 9 to take advantage of the best pricing. Join us and explore eight short courses, three plenary sessions, three panel discussions and 148 papers presented across 29 technical sessions. In addition to the impressive array of geosynthetics education offerings, […]
EPA releases regulations on coal ash
December 22nd, 2014
By Boyd Ramsey On Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued rules on the disposal of coal combustion residuals (“coal ash”). These rules take effect 180 days after publication in the Federal Register, but for general intents and purposes will affect geosynthetics users immediately. Overview More information on this topic […]
EPA: Coal ash is not hazardous waste
December 22nd, 2014
 Opportunities for geosynthetic materials abound The first national regulations regarding the disposal of coal combustion residuals (coal ash) were issued Dec. 19 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In its Dec. 19 press release, the Agency said: “The final rule establishes safeguards to protect communities from coal ash impoundment failures, [such as] the […]